When and how will the coalition government give the green light to tackle climate change?

Celebrating its second week in power, the coalition government has already promised it will be Britain's “greenest government ever.” Quick off the mark to demonstrate that going green is a top priority, the coalition government has pledged to cut Whitehall’s own emissions by 10 per cent and cancelled plans for a third runway at London Heathrow Airport.

Nevertheless, the coalition’s environmental policies have already drawn mixed reactions from climate change campaigners and the public alike. David Cameron now faces a host of sceptical NGOs and campaigners, including The World Development Movement (WDM). Although the WDM welcomed the sentiment of promises for a green government, the group also remarked only history will be able to judge this government on its green credentials.

Joss Garman, a campaigner for Greenpeace and a regular columnist for The Independent, noted some “glaring green omissions” in the coalition agreement. Garman argues the coalition has failed to outline its position on Europe's overall climate ambitions. Garman also remarks Mr Cameron has offered no new money for clean energy, and has not confirmed protection of existing spending in the area.

Scientific experts claim UK emissions must be cut by at least 42 per cent by 2020 to ensure the UK plays a fair part in preventing dangerous climate change. Renewable energy sources, including energy generated from wind farms, will be crucial in achieving this aim.

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Source: The Independent: http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/joss-garman-glaring-omissions-in-greenest-ever-government-1974682.html